F. Kubra Aytac, Ph.D. is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Developmental Psychology Ph.D. program at The Ohio State University. She completed her first Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at Middle East Technical University (METU) in 2024. Dr. Aytac also holds three M.S. degrees: in Psychology from OSU (2023), Psychology from METU (2019), and Sociology from METU (2018). Graduating summa cum laude from METU in 2015, she majored in Sociology while completing a double major in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science and Public Administration. Her master’s thesis on maternal gatekeeping was awarded the “Best Thesis of the Year Award.” Dr. Aytac’s primary research interests include adult attachment, coparenting, couple relationships, and mental health. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys painting, playing squash, and horseback riding.